Deliver senior physiotherapy care for persistent pain management through the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre, including services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (via MATSICHS Caboolture), PHN-linked case conferences, and high-level musculoskeletal pain treatment within TCPRC.

Job details

About the role

The purposes of this role are to deliver senior level persistent pain management physiotherapy services as part of the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre (TCPRC) multidisciplinary team, including

 For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members (Persistent Pain Service for Mob) based at The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH), Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (MATSICHS) in Caboolture. N.B. this includes one day per week on-site at the Caboolture MATSICHS (currently Fridays).

1. For multidisciplinary case conferences between the TCPRC and the Primary Health Network's (PHN) private service providers, for Category 3 patients with lower acuity conditions that have transferred from from the TCPRC to the PHN's service providers (currently alternate Wednesdays at the TCPRC).
2. Provide high level musculoskeletal & pain physiotherapy services within the TCPRC.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Independently deliver high level physiotherapy clinical services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to the TCPRC who attend the Persistent Pain Service for Mob at Caboolture MASTICHS.
• Utilise high level independent judgement and evidence-based practice to provide optimal outcomes in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Provide high level clinical advice to supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional clinical standards, workforce issues and clinical service development to enhance teamwork and clinical outcomes within the TCPRC, the MATSICHS Persistent Pain Service for Mob team and the PHN Program.
• Contribute to the day-to-day management of a small work unit or team within the TCPRC and physiotherapy department - including provision of support for junior physiotherapy staff / students as required.
• Contribute to the planning, development and review of work practices and systems within the TCPRC through active representation as required at service management meetings. Take an active role in monitoring and reporting of operational or organisational issues, clinical practices, and outcomes within the work unit.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RBH647667 - Role Description (PDF, 576KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit